Some theories see emotions as mainly subcortical, innate, and experienced similarly in humans and animals. Other theories see conscious emotional experience as dependent on the cortex and shaped ...

Human emotions are far more nuanced. For example, anger and disappointment are both negative emotions, but they can provoke very different reactions. Angry customers may react much more strongly ...

Its latest creation is an autonomous humanoid robot that can mimic human emotions and behaviors in real time. Think of it as a real-life WALL-E, but with even more personality.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to climate scientist Kate Marvel about her new book, "Human Nature." It's a look at our changing planet through the lens of nine very human emotions.

Humans have linked emotions to the same body parts for 3,000 years. Ancient Mesopotamians also felt love in the heart and fear in the gut, clay tablets reveal.